High-Yield Stocks: Nike, Accenture, Novo Nordisk Offer Dividend Yields Above 3%

With government bonds now paying more than 5% yields, income investors face stiff competition for their cash. However, this shift creates an opportunity for businesses that consistently pay dividends of over 3%. Three such stocks are NIKE (NKE), Accenture (ACN), and Novo Nordisk (CPSE:NOVO B).

Nike generates $46.4 billion in annual revenue from its global footwear and apparel business, with a dividend yield of 4.59%. While the company faces pressure to reinvent itself, its brand strength and capital returns could still accelerate future payouts.

Accenture's outsourcing contracts provide steady cash flow, supporting its 3%+ yield. The market is waiting to see how Accenture leans into AI, which could feed into the next leg of recurring demand and cash generation.

Novo Nordisk develops diabetes and obesity medicines that generate recurring cash flow, underpinning a sizeable 3%+ dividend yield. However, emerging competitive and pricing pressure plays out against this cash flow, shaping the long-term dividend story.